Garda probe into Dublin dad's murder could 'take time' due to lack of forensic evidence

Gardaí are continuing their investigations at the scene of the fatal shooting of Michael Tormey outside his home on Thomond Rd, Ballyfermot, on Sunday morning. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Gardaí expect their investigation into the murder of a father in west Dublin could "take some time” given the absence, so far, of obvious motives or the usual sources of forensic evidence, such as getaway vehicles or weapons.

However, detectives are hopeful that, through their investigations, they will make progress into the fatal shooting of Michael Tormey, who was gunned down outside his home in Ballyfermot early on Sunday morning.